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Alex Lickerman

@AlexLickerman

Direct primary care physician, author of "The Undefeated Mind" and "The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness"

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Joined March 2010
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Unbelievable: 25% of NFL football players found to have CTE. And that's probably a conservative estimate. nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/nf…
Study’s Alarming Finding: At Least 1 in 4 N.F.L. Players Gets Brain Disease (Gift Article)

Study’s Alarming Finding: At Least 1 in 4 N.F.L. Players Gets Brain Disease (Gift Article)

The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.

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The Death of Expertise open.substack.com/pub/sensib…
The Death of Expertise

The Death of Expertise

In this age of misinformation, where we seem to have become disdainful of genuine experts, no armor will protect us from folly more effectively than a healthy dose of disbelief.

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OMG. Why is this not front page news?? A Sweet Surprise: Scientists Find Sugar Deep in Our Galaxy nytimes.com/2026/07/13/scien… via @NYTimes
A Sweet Surprise: Scientists Find Sugar Deep in Our Galaxy

A Sweet Surprise: Scientists Find Sugar Deep in Our Galaxy

It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been detected in interstellar space. The discovery provides tantalizing new clues into how life may have arisen on Earth.

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A must-read article. nytimes.com/2026/03/15/opini…
Opinion | Why Minnesota Matters More Than Iran for America’s Future

Opinion | Why Minnesota Matters More Than Iran for America’s Future

Moms donating their breast milk to strangers, dads taking someone else’s kids to school: Minnesotans showed a basic human impulse to look out for their neighbors.

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@adamcifuMar 7
Good piece. open.substack.com/pub/anishk…
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A small but well-written attempt to push back on all the bullshit currently circulating on the health Internets. theatlantic.com/health/2026/…
The Longevity Scam

The Longevity Scam

Pouring some cold water on cold plunges

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Really enjoyed this discussion!
Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute (@BucksbaumInst) profile pictureBucksbaum-Siegler Institute@BucksbaumInst23 Sep 2025
The Clinical Excellence Podcast is back with our debut of Season 4! Listen to guest, Dr. @AlexLickerman's take on why trust matters more than ever, finding the balance between authority & empathy, and the quirks of real-life doctoring. bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.…
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@sapinker18 Sep 2025
RFK Jr. Must Go. An assessment of this dangerous quack by my colleague Jeff Flier @jflier, former Dean of Harvard Medical School and current Co-President of the Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard. @cafharvard) quillette.com/2025/09/17/rfk…
RFK Jr. should be fired from his position as HHS

RFK Jr. should be fired from his position as HHS

By firing experts, cancelling important research funding, and promoting conspiracy theories, RFK Jr.  threatens to undermine some of America’s most important public health achievements.

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Hilarious that a cow fart vaccine is being developed and might reduce global warming. cnn.com/climate/cows-methane…
How a ‘cow fart’ vaccine could help tackle climate change | CNN

How a ‘cow fart’ vaccine could help tackle climate change | CNN

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and cows are a major source of it. A group of scientists is developing a proof of concept for a vaccine that would curb methane emissions in cattle.

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From a NYT article on aging and exercise: “For me, I’m now thinking less about chasing peak performance and more about challenging my weakening muscles and avoiding injuries.” This is me!
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I’m going to spend some time looking at beautiful paintings and reading great novels. Any suggestions for the latter?
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The Diplomat, on Netflix, is one of the best shows I've ever watched.
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This lady must've been a goddamn riot back in the day
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I actually sound surprisingly articulate... 😉
Alex Lickerman (@AlexLickerman) profile pictureAlex Lickerman@AlexLickerman18 Jul 2024
Listening to "Transforming Pain into Joy: Understanding the Psychology of Happiness with Dr. Alex Lickerman - Ep.27" at buzzsprout.com/1169129/15113…
Transforming Pain into Joy: Understanding the Psychology of Happiness...

Transforming Pain into Joy: Understanding the Psychology of Happiness...

Join us on the latest episode of Resilience Agenda Radio as we explore the psychology of happiness and resilience with Dr. Alex Lickerman. Discover how core beliefs shape our pursuit of happiness,...

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Listening to "Transforming Pain into Joy: Understanding the Psychology of Happiness with Dr. Alex Lickerman - Ep.27" at buzzsprout.com/1169129/15113…
Transforming Pain into Joy: Understanding the Psychology of Happiness...

Transforming Pain into Joy: Understanding the Psychology of Happiness...

Join us on the latest episode of Resilience Agenda Radio as we explore the psychology of happiness and resilience with Dr. Alex Lickerman. Discover how core beliefs shape our pursuit of happiness,...

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This really is worth taking the time to watch.
Steven Pinker (@sapinker) profile pictureSteven Pinker
@sapinker11 Jun 2024
Watch this ... just watch it. You won't be sorry. youtu.be/DWZh9l8xUtY?feature… via @YouTube
The Good News You Might Have Missed | Angus Hervey | TED

The Good News You Might Have Missed | Angus Hervey | TED

Whether or not you believe the world is doomed might depend on wher...

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Should Patients Be Allowed to Die From Anorexia? nytimes.com/2024/01/03/magaz… An incredibly well-written, nuanced article. Long, but definitely worth the read.
Should Patients Be Allowed to Die From Anorexia? (Published 2024)

Should Patients Be Allowed to Die From Anorexia? (Published 2024)

Treatment wasn’t helping her anorexia, so doctors allowed her to stop — no matter the consequences. But is a “palliative” approach to mental illness really ethical?

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This summary is really worth reading. The "good old days" were no more good (or bad) than today, despite our pessimistic view that now is definitely worse than then was.
Daniel Gilbert (@DanTGilbert) profile pictureDaniel Gilbert@DanTGilbert7 Jun 2023
.@a_m_mastroianni summarizes our new @Nature paper for busy people: shorturl.at/rHXZ6
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This is one of @VPrasadMDMPH's very best. Do mammograms save lives? The thought process here is what makes this video so compelling.
Vinay Prasad MD MPH (@VPrasadMDMPH) profile pictureVinay Prasad MD MPH
@VPrasadMDMPH10 May 2023
One of my favorite videos to make I have been giving a version of this lecture for 10 years 👇👇 youtu.be/-9hQO7X1bmU
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Had a great conversation with @adamcifu about direct primary care. Give it a listen!
Adam Cifu (@adamcifu) profile pictureAdam Cifu
@adamcifu14 Mar 2023
Deeply love this discussion with ⁦@AlexLickerman⁩ from ⁦@ImagineMDD⁩ about direct primary care. Give it a listen. Dr. Lickerman is always great to listen to and we cover a lot. overcast.fm/+8Fa3r5hTM
Direct Primary Care — The Clinical Excellence Podcast

Direct Primary Care — The Clinical Excellence Podcast

Dr. Alex Lickerman from ImagineMD talks about the direct primary care model and what it can mean for the doctor-patient relationship.

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